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Jessica McClain Becomes the First American Woman on the NYC Marathon Podium Since 2018
The 34-year-old from Phoenix caught Hellen Obiri in the final 200 meters to finish second, and she has now placed higher at every major marathon she has run than at the one before.
Elite Runners
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Results: Swede Almgren Crowned The New King of NYC
Andreas Almgren won on his debut and Jessica McClain ended a long US podium drought. Here are the top 10 finishers in the men’s and women’s races, plus the wheelchair podiums.
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Sheila Chepkirui Wins the 2026 New York City Marathon
The Kenyan won her second title in three years in 2:24:36, and Jessica McClain caught Hellen Obiri in the final 200 meters to become the first American woman on the podium since 2018.
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Philimon Kipchumba and Kasanesh Baze Win the 2026 Istanbul Marathon
Kipchumba ran 2:08:45 to break a course record that had stood since 2019, and Kasanesh Baze led an Ethiopian top five in the women’s race.
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Andreas Almgren Wins the 2026 New York City Marathon in His Debut
The world half-marathon champion broke away after 35K and won in 2:06:01, four seconds outside the Swedish record, with Yemaneberhan Crippa second and Kamohelo Mofolo third on his 21st birthday.
Jessy Carveth
Ciara Mageean, Ireland’s European 1,500m Champion, Dies at 34
The Co. Down runner died Sunday morning, 16 months after making her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis public and only weeks after marrying her longtime partner, Thomas Moran.
Elite Runners
Warm Week Gives Way to a Cooler Forecast for the New York City Marathon
Sunday’s race should start in the upper 40s on Staten Island and peak near 62 F in midafternoon, with light winds and unusually dry air. Runners in the later waves will feel most of the warmth.
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Habtom Samuel and Rachael Rudel Win the Dash to the Finish Line 5K in New York
Samuel ran 13:31 to stay unbeaten since turning pro. Rudel, the 32-year-old U.S. 20K champion, won in a personal best of 15:35 to end Annie Rodenfels’s three-year run as champion.
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